Sankofa United Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School
Should you attend Sankofa United Elementary School or Emerson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sankofa United Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sankofa United Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
216 students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4065 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4852 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
90
Grade 1 Students
36
52
Grade 2 Students
32
57
Grade 3 Students
32
56
Grade 4 Students
41
53
Grade 5 Students
18
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
21%
22%
% Black
42%
30%
% White
17%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
17%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%